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46 reviews

Girl at the Grave by Teri Bailey Black

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I rather enjoyed this book. It's full of twists and turns, and a bit of Gothic romance for good measure! For my full review, check out my book blog here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/girl-at-the-grave/

The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict

adventurous emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

What a wild ride this was!! Stick it out to the end for this one. Tons of twists and turns! For my full review, check out my book blog here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/the-mystery-of-mrs-christie/

Mrs. Rochester's Ghost: A Thriller by Lindsay Marcott

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

4.0

I really enjoyed this Jane Eyre retelling. It was an engaging mystery that I couldn't put down! For a full review, check out my book blog here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/mrs-rochesters-ghost/

Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I could NOT put this book down!!! It was an enjoyable, easy read that was fast-paced and full of suspense. You can check out my full review on my blog here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/rock-paper-scissors/

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I really enjoyed this book, but I so wish I'd have had the chance to read it when I was a kid. 12-year-old me would have loved it so much! If you're looking for an easy spooky read, especially for younger folks, The Graveyard Book is a great choice. You can read my full review on my blog here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/the-graveyard-book/

The Winter of the Witch by Katherine Arden

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

The Winter of the Witch was an intense read that swept me along, whether I was prepared or not. I wouldn't have guessed it during the first few hours of this book, but it turned out to be my favorite out of the entire trilogy. For my full review, check out my blog here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/the-winter-of-the-witch/

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death and Violence

The Girl in The Tower by Katherine Arden

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I love long-form storytelling and Katherine Arden is a master of it. The pace may be slow, but the tension is always sky high. To see my full review, check out my blog here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/the-girl-in-the-tower/

House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

If you're looking for a spooky read, you've found it! I was on edge with Annaliegh as she tries to uncover what truly happened in the death of her sister Eulalie. When things take a darker turn, the suspense kicks up even higher as she tries to keep the rest of her sisters safe. From what? She doesn't yet know. For a full review, check out my blog here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/house-of-salt-and-sorrows/

A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher

adventurous dark funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I thought I'd like this book, but I didn't expect to absolutely fall in love with it. All of the characters are so well written, and the ones you're supposed to cheer for are so easy to love. I adored this book!! For a full review, check out my blog here: https://fairytalesandtea.com/a-wizards-guide-to-defensive-baking/

The Maid's Version by Daniel Woodrell

3.0

I wanted to love this book more than I did, and admittedly, I struggled through it half of the time. I liked the core story, but following it was tough. For a full review, check out my book blog: https://fairytalesandtea.com/the-maids-version/